The One Laptop Per Child program makes a lot of sense globally. I have stood in remote rural African villages, and I have talked with Herera and Masubya people about their educational opportunities. I think this project is a very positive step that can fit with their own current work to improve their lives. To…
Buying local is a growing trend and a significant opportunity for small town small businesses. Local Food Food-borne illnesses have made headlines from huge commercial production and from imported foods. Local food producers of all kinds should capitalize on this opportunity. Jack Schultz, Boomtown USA, gave local food two spots on his Agurban top ten…
Ever feel like your town is too far gone to come back? Well, how about Timbuktu, coming back after hundreds of years of obscurity. Originally, it was a center of learning because it was on important overland trade routes. History and change turned it into a backwater. But the people held on to their heritage….
Rural facts from the rural UK: In 2005 the average rural business employed 6 employees. This compares with 16 employees in urban firms. The three-year survival rate of enterprises registering in 2002 in rural areas was 76% (6% higher than urban districts). The UK is addressing rural issues with a Commission for Rural Communities. They…
The Clustr Map that tracks our world visitors resets once a year. Here’s what it recorded between June 2006 and June 2007: There are so many commonalities with small town small businesses and rural entrepreneurs worldwide. That’s why I will continue to write about global issues, and I hope entrepreneurs from all over will continue…
Our Friend Steve Rucinski asks about entrepreneurs: Entrepreneur seems to be the hottest buzzword going around, the hero, the savior of economies worldwide. How do we spot one when we see one? How do we spot youngsters and support them in their journey to business success? Steve asks because he is involved in a startup…
Our Friend Cristian Dorobantescu is sharing his start-up story from Romania. I’m sure you can relate to some of the challenges he is talking about: part time entrepreneurship transitioning between roles surviving the loss of partners how long it takes to turn a profit stress mistakes hiring a first employee This is not an experiment…
Two UK companies are working together to award the Young Rural Entrepreneur of 2007. I love this!Our Friends at the Business Opportunities Blog caught this story. The two companies are Lycetts (insurance) and The Field (magazine). The prize is £10,000. The age limit is 35. The focus is on rural businesses that are giving back…
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